Definition
碎步 refers to a series of quick, small, and often light steps — the kind you take when moving cautiously, dancing, or hurrying in a confined space. It's a noun that describes the manner of walking, not just a single step. You'll hear it in phrases like 迈着碎步 ('take quick short steps') or 碎步跑 ('run with short steps').
n.
quickshort steps (as a manner of walking or moving)
Examples
- 碎步。Tā màizhe suì bù zǒu jìn le fángjiān.She walked into the room with quick, short steps.
- 碎步。Lǎorén yòng suì bù mànmàn chuānguò mǎlù.The old man slowly crossed the street with short, quick steps.
- 碎步。Wǔzhě cǎizhe suì bù zài tái shàng xuánzhuǎn.The dancer spun on stage with quick, short steps.
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